Nanoparticles

A phenomenon called superferromagnetism boosts the resolution of magnetic particle imaging.

A new polymer-based eyedrop holds promise for treating stubborn fungal eye infections

A strategy for stabilizing silver films could make high-efficiency fuel cells usable in portable devices

Nanoparticles
improve the strength of metallic alloys

A coating that blocks 90 per cent of the heat from sunlight could be used to develop smart windows

Separating the electric and magnetic components of light scattered by
silicon nanoparticles enables more precise control of light

Tiny particles with varied shapes scatter light in useful and unusual ways

Tiny conjugated polyelectrolyte-nanoparticle probes produced by ultrasonication prove superior to commercial products

A fluorescent nanoprobe could become a universal, noninvasive method to identify and monitor tumors

Targeted nanoparticles that combine imaging with two different therapies could attack cancer and other conditions

Newly detected ‘energy-clustering’ structures inside rare-earth nanoparticles generate intense violet light, which is ideal for studying photon-induced transformations

Microporous walls and a huge surface area help nanoparticles to boost lithium-ion battery performance